2005 Minnesota Statutes - 343.25 — Docking horses; penalty.

     343.25 Docking horses; penalty. 


    A person who cuts the bony part of a horse's tail for the 
 purpose of docking it, or who causes or knowingly permits the 
 same to be done upon premises of which the person is owner, 
 lessee, or user, or who assists in the cutting is guilty of a 
 misdemeanor.  When a horse is found so cut, upon the premises or 
 in the custody of any person, and the wound resulting is 
 unhealed, that fact shall constitute prima facie evidence that 
 the offense was committed by the person.  All fines resulting 
 from complaint made by an officer or agent of any society of 
 this state for the prevention of cruelty to animals for any 
 offense specified in this section shall be paid to the society 
 whose officer or agent made the complaint. 


    HIST: (10445) RL s 5154; 1981 c 53 s 6; 1986 c 444